Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza outscored Tyler Shough on just 8 passes

Tyler Shough's performance on Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings was particularly disappointing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Fernando Mendoza, who made his debut after being a bench player, outscored Shough in just one drive, at least in terms of fantasy football scoring. Shough struggled with poor play calling, his limited supporting cast, and his injured left hand.

Despite these challenges, Shough went 16-of-25 for 96 yards, threw two interceptions, and finished with a fantasy score of -0.16 points. In contrast, Mendoza made eight passes, completing six for 48 yards, and did not turn the ball over, contributing 2.22 points to the game. Mendoza's performance wasn't because of a strong game, but rather due to Shough's poor performance.

The New Orleans Saints' offensive struggles, including their low rate of play action and screens, made Shough more susceptible to blitz-heavy defenses like the Vikings. The article, originally published on Saints Wire, suggests that Shough has potential, but the team's coaching could be holding him back.